Great British Railways headquarters confirmed for Derby with new apprenticeships
The UK says Great British Railways will base its headquarters in Derby, with a projected regional boost and hundreds of apprenticeship places.
The UK government has confirmed Derby as the headquarters for Great British Railways, the planned public body intended to bring rail infrastructure and passenger services under a more unified national framework.
The announcement says the new headquarters will employ up to 450 people and is expected to support wider local economic activity. Ministers also announced plans for up to 600 Great British Railways apprenticeship places over the next four years, linking the new organisation to training and workforce development.
The government presents the move as a milestone in the transition toward a publicly owned railway focused on passengers and customers. The details published on 15 October set out the location and workforce commitments, while further delivery decisions will determine how the new body operates in practice.